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Ministry of Finance
Workshop on Urban Infra, Urban Transport, Roads & Logistics, Power, and Industrial Infrastructure in the run-up to the 2 nd Conference of Chief Secretaries
The in person workshop on Track 1 – Urban Infra, Urban Transport, Roads & Logistics, Power, and Industrial Infrastructure of Sub-Theme 2 – Infrastructure & Investments under Pillar 1 – Growth and Job Creation, in the run-up to the 2nd Conference of Chief Secretaries, was organised by the track-lead State of Madhya Pradesh and the Central Nodal Department i.e., the Department of Economic Affairs , Ministry of Finance, Government of India, and witnessed participation from 16 State Governments & Union Territories, here today. The workshop saw participation from over 60 senior officials from the State Governments and Union Territories and also representatives from industry and academia.
The workshop was inaugurated by Sh. Iqbal Singh Bains, Chief Secretary, Government of Madhya Pradesh, and Sh. Ajay Seth, Secretar, DEA, MoF, GoI. They suggested to utilise this opportunity to enable a centre-state and inter-state discussion on ideas, potential solutions and exchange of learnings and best practices. They also emphasised on the need to bring forth practical recommendations that are of utmost relevance to the State/UTs and aligned to the theme for this year’s conference - ‘Viksit Bharat – Reaching the Last Mile’.
In his context setting address, Sh. Neeraj Mandloi, Principal Secretary, Urban Development and Housing Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, apprised on the background and steps leading to today’s in person workshop, such as preparation of concept notes, background paper and video conference meeting held earlier this month.
The session also witnessed the launch of the scheme guidelines for Financial Support for Project Development Expenses of PPP Projects – India Infrastructure Project Development Fund  Scheme .
During the workshop, presentations were made by representatives from industry and academia and State Governments & Union Territories followed by an open house discussion on major implementation models, ideas and experiences across projects, schemes and the way forward.
Ministry of Communications
Delhi Postal Circle observes Swachhta Pakhwada
Postmen worked as Swachhta Doot
The Delhi Postal Circle has observed the year-long cleanliness drive, "Swachhta Pakhwada", as part of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan of the Government of India from November 16, 2019 to November 30, 2019. All Postal Units, Post Offices and Mail Offices under Delhi Circle have undertaken this drive with commitment. The whole campaign was led by the Chief Postmaster General of Delhi Circle, Smt. Aindri Anurag and the Postmaster General , Shri Akhilesh Kumar Pandey and the DPS , Shri Dushyant Mudgal have closely monitored the activities on a day-to-day basis for accomplishing the objective of this Swachhta Pakhwada.
The Pakhwada campaign commenced on November 10, 2019 by displaying “National Post Day” banner on main gate of Postal Offices and organising a debate competition on subject relate to “India Post”. As per the directive of Government of India for creating awareness among the public about the Swachhta Abhiyan and preserving of water, all units of Delhi Postal Circle organized various programmes in Post office, Mail Office, Staff quarters, surrounding areas such as:
• Painting of Letter Boxes
• Cleanliness of Post Offices, Mail Offices and postal colonies
• Shramdaan by staff members
• Tree plantation
• Weeding out of old records
• Organizing essay competition on Swachh Bharat Mission etc.
• Awareness about ‘’Discourage the use of Plastic Carry Bags’’.
During this campaign, 1639 postal staff took active participation in Shramdaan and weeded out 7995 kg of old records. The Postmen in the Delhi Circle worked as Swachhta Doot for spreading awareness about Swachhta in their delivery beats.
The Delhi Postal Circle is committed to make this Swachhta Mission a big success and hope to achieve a new milestone in coming days.
Ministry of Education
HRD Ministry Extends Last Date of Inviting Applications for National Award to Teachers - 2017
The Human Resource Development Ministry has extended the timeline for inviting applications for National Award to Teachers-2017. The existing timelines and revised timelines for different activities are as per the below table.
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Opening of web-portal for inviting online
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15th June to 30th June, 2018
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15th June to 15th July, 2018 
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District Selection Committee nominations to be forwarded to the State Selection Committee through online portal.
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1st July to 15th July, 2018
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16th July to 24th July, 2018 
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State Selection Committee shortlist to be
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16th July to 31st July, 2018
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25th July to 31st July, 2018 
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Letters/communication to be issued by MHRD through online portal to all the shortlisted candidates
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3rd August, 2018
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3rd August, 2018
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Finalization of names by Independent National Jury
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30th August, 2018
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30th August, 2018
Ministry of Finance
8.08% PLI GOI SPL SECURITY 2023
The outstanding balance of ‘8.08% PLI GOI SPL SECURITY 2023’ is repayable at par on March 31, 2023. No interest will accrue thereon from the said date. In the event of a holiday being declared on repayment day by any State Government under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the Loan/s will be repaid by the paying offices in that State on the previous working day.
As per sub-regulations 24 and 24 of Government Securities Regulations, 2007 payment of maturity, proceeds to the registered holder of Government Security held in the form of Subsidiary General Ledger or Constituent Subsidiary General Ledger account or Stock Certificate, shall be made by a pay order incorporating the relevant particulars of his bank account or by credit to the account of the holder in any bank having facility of receipt of funds through electronic means. For the purpose of making payment in respect of the securities, the original subscriber or the subsequent holders of such Government Securities, shall submit the relevant particulars of their bank account well in advance.
However, in the absence of relevant particulars of bank account / mandate for receipt of funds through electronic means, to facilitate repayment of the loan on the due date, the holders may tender the securities, duly discharged, at the Public Debt Offices, Treasuries / Sub-Treasuries and branches of State Bank of India  for repayment.
Full details of the procedure for receiving the discharge value may be obtained from any of the aforesaid paying offices.
Ministry of Finance
GST Revenue collection for December 2018
Rs. 94,726 crore of total gross GST revenue collected in the month of December
The total gross GST revenue collected in the month of December, 2018 is Rs. 94,726 crore of which CGST is Rs. 16,442 crore, SGST is Rs. 22,459 crore, IGST is Rs. 47,936 crore  and Cess is Rs. 7,888 crore . The total number of GSTR 3B Returns filed for the month of November up to 31st December, 2018 is 72.44 lakh.
The government has settled Rs. 18,409 crore to CGST and Rs. 14,793 crore to SGST from IGST as regular settlement. Further, Rs 18,000 crore has been settled from the balance IGST available with the Centre on provisional basis in the ratio of 50:50 between Centre and States. The total revenue earned by Central Government and the State Governments after regular settlement in the month of December, 2018 is Rs. 43,851 crore for CGST and Rs. 46,252 crore for the SGST.
The chart shows trends in revenue during the current year.
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Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways has over 11 lakh employees
No Proposal to privatize Indian Railways – Shri Ashwani Vaishnaw
The total number of employees in Indian Railways as on 01.02.2023 is 11,75,925.
There is no proposal to privatise the Indian Railways. However, to unleash faster development and completion of track, rolling stock manufacturing and delivery of passenger freight services, Ministry of Railways under various schemes of Public Private Partnership  attract investment in various areas viz. network expansion, setting up of locomotive factories, induction of railway wagons, station development, building freight terminals, etc. from the stake holders and strategic investors. Further, outsourcing of certain services like station cleaning, pay and use toilets, retiring rooms, parking and asset maintenance etc. is being done on need based manner to improve these services.
At present, none of the scheduled regular passenger train services over Indian Railways are being operated by private sector.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronic & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
TRIFED, M/o Tribal Affairs embarks an All-Encompassing Digitisation drive to promote Tribal Commerce
TRIFED purchases more than one lakh unsold itmes from Tribals to market them online offering discounts
TRIFED under Ministry of Tribal Affairs has embarked on an ‘all-encompassing digitisation drive’ to only promote tribal commerce at a time when all aspects of life have moved online. The drive also maps and links its village-based tribal producers and artisans to national and international markets by setting up state of art e- platforms benchmarked to international standards. The strategy is aimed to effectively promote tribal commerce.
TRIFED is in the process of digitising all the information related to the forest dwellers associated with the Van Dhan Yojana, village haats and their warehouses. This digitization effort wherein all tribal clusters are identified and mapped using GIS technology will help bring benefits to these people under the ‘Atmanirbhar Abhiyan’ clarion call given by the Prime Minister.
Adapting ‘Go Vocal for Local’, a mantra in these troubled times, into ‘Go Vocal for Local Go Tribal – Mera Van Mera Dhan Mera Udyam’, TRIFED has put in place several path-breaking initiatives, in addition to its existing flagship programmes and implementations, that have emerged as a panacea for the distressed tribals in such times. TRIFED’s noteworthy efforts in the recent months have aided the tribal people in employment and livelihood generation in these difficult times.
Due to the suddenness of the pandemic overtaking our lives and the immediate lockdown, stocks by tribal artisans worth Rs 100 crores were lying unsold. In order to ensure that these stocks got sold and all the sales proceeds go to the affected tribal families, TRIFED purchased more than 1 lakh items and launched an aggressive plan to market these unsold goods online  through its Tribes India website and also other retail platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart and GeM.
It has now been four months since the pandemic has caused  havoc in the lives of people, across the country. As people try to pick up their lives and livelihoods, the team of TRIFED warriors is continuing to forge ahead in its endeavour to bring the tribal people towards mainstream development.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Schemes for processing farmers produce in rural areas
In order to ensure overall development of Food Processing Industries including processing of agro- products, Ministry of Food Processing Industries  has been incentivizing setting up/expansion of related infrastructure through its Central Sector Umbrella Scheme Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana , Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry  and Centrally sponsored PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises  scheme across the country including in rural areas and thus increasing the income of the farmers.
Under component schemes of PMKSY, MoFPI provides mostly credit linked financial assistance  in the form of grants-in-aid to entrepreneurs. So far, Ministry has approved 41 Mega food Parks, 382 Cold Chain projects, 72 Agro Processing Clusters, 469 Food Processing Units, 61 Creation of Backward & Forward Linkages Projects & 46 Operation Green projects across the country under corresponding component schemes of PMKSY. The completed projects of PMKSY are estimated to benefit more than 32 lakh farmers across the country. In the evaluation study of Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure Scheme conducted by M/s NABARD Consultancy Limited  in Year 2020, it has been estimated that captive projects under the scheme have resulted in increase in farm-gate prices by 12.38 % and each project is estimated to benefit more than 9500 farmers.
Ministry also provides financial, technical and business support for setting up/ upgradation of 2 lakh micro food processing enterprises under PMFME scheme. The scheme is operational for a period of five years from 2020-21 to 2024-25 with an outlay of Rs. 10,000 Crore. So far, a total of 43014 micro food processing enterprises have been sanctioned for assistance in the country.
PLISFPI is, inter alia, intended to support creation of global food manufacturing champions and support Indian brands of food products in international market. The Scheme is being implemented over a six-year period from 2021-22 to 2026-27 with an outlay of Rs. 10,900 crores. So far, a total investment of Rs 7800.53 Cr has been committed in projects located across the country under the scheme.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Ministry of Food Processing Industries Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Sovereign Gold Bonds 2019-20  to be open for the period August 05 - 09, 2019; Issue Price to be Rs 3,499 per gram
In terms of Government of India Notification No. F. No. 4-W&M/2019 dated May 30, 2019 and Press Release dated May 31, 2019, Sovereign Gold Bonds 2019-20  will be opened for the period August 05-09, 2019. The issue price of the Bond during this subscription period shall be Rs. 3,499  – per gram with Settlement date August 14, 2019, as also published by RBI in their Press Release dated August 02, 2019.
Government of India in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India has decided to allow discount of Rs 50  per gram from the issue price to those investors who apply online and the payment is made through digital mode. For such investors the issue price of Gold Bond will be Rs. 3,449  per gram of gold.
Ministry of Defence
Humanitarian assistance by Indian coast guard on high seas
Ahmedabad, 11 Jul 2017
The onset of South West monsoon on the West coast has resulted in heavy sea conditions and high swells. Indian Coast Guard  has been maintaining its units on alert for meeting any SAR requirements during such sea conditions. A Coast Guard Dornier whilst on Maritime Reconnaissance Sortie on 10 Jul 2017, sighted one a drift boat on high seas.The crew of the boat were observed on weather deck waving for assistance. A fishing ban is imposed on West coast of India and the appearance  of the boat was not commensurate with the features of boats from Gujarat. Further, the boat had its name inscribed in Urdu on its Foxle  side. The Dornier tried to establish communication with the distressed boat without any success. Subsequently, the matter was reported to coast guard operations centre at Porbandar. On receipt of information, Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Prahari on patrol was diverted to proceed for rendering assistance.One ICG aircraft was maintained at standby in search and rescue configuration whilst holding the contact through electronic surveillance.
Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Prahari effected rendezvous with the distressed vessel on 10 Jul 2017 in PM hours, ICG personnel boarded the vessel to ascertain the credentials of the boat and its crew. The distressed boat was identified as "AL Bome Marize" which reportedly departed Yemen on 05 Jun 2017. The boat subsequently encountered a technical snag on 06 Jun 2017 and remained adrift since then. The ICG ship confiscated the documents of the boats which include crew list issued by Yemenese Fisheries Department and one Somilan Seaman’s log book. The six crew onboard  were in a dehydrated condition and were unable to clearly communicate. Communication set of the boat was non operational and the battery of the 02 hand held GPS held with the boat had drained out rendering them completely helpless in the open sea. The Merchant Vessels encountered en-route denied assistance to the boat suspecting them to be pirates. Due South West monsoon condition with aiding sea conditions, the boat drifted towards Indian Coast. Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Prahari on arriving in the area provided the distressed crew of the boat with water, food and necessary medical assistance. The crew were stabilised and thereafter the boat towed to Porbandar for joint interrogation by security agencies to rule out nefarious intent.
Presently the boat is berthed at the Coast Guard jetty at Porbandar for mandatory joint interrogation in the presence of various associated resource agencies being undertaken on 11 Jul 2017. The lives saved were of utmost importance in the entire evolution.
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President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA’S GREETINGS ON THE EVE OF GANDHI JAYANTI
The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu in her message on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti has said: -
“On behalf of all citizens, I pay my humble tribute to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi on his 154th birth anniversary.
Gandhiji ideals of truth and non-violence paved a new way for the world. Gandhiji not only fought for non-violence throughout his life but he also took up the cause of cleanliness, women empowerment, self-reliance and farmers rights and fought against untouchability, social discrimination and illiteracy. Gandhiji inspired us to participate in the freedom struggle and led a huge movement that changed the course of history and got us independence.
Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama and many other politicians of the world were influenced by Gandhiji’s ideas. Gandhiji’s strong and vibrant ideology will always remain relevant for the world.
On the auspicious occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, let us pledge to follow his values and teachings in our thought, speech and action to dedicate our self to the welfare of the country”.
Please click here to see the President's message -
Ministry of Communications
Revival of BSNL and MTNL
The Government approved a revival plan for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited  and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited  on 23.10.2019.The revival plan inter-alia includes measures to reduce the Staff cost through a Voluntary Retirement Scheme  for employees of age 50 years and above, administrative allotment of spectrum for providing 4G services with funding through budgetary allocation, monetisation of non-core and core assets to generate resources to retire debt, meet CAPEX and other requirement and debt restructuring by raising of Sovereign Guarantee Bonds.
It has also been approved to administratively allot spectrum to BSNL and MTNL for providing 5G services on the same principles as followed for 4G. BSNL and MTNL would rollout 4G and 5G services based on techno-commercial considerations.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Communications, Shri Devusinh Chauhan in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Cabinet approves appointment of Adjudicating Authority and establishment of Appellate Tribunal under Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the appointment of Adjudicating Authority and establishment of Appellate Tribunal under Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988.
Salient Features:
- Appointment of an Adjudicating Authority, along with the three additional Benches and to establish the Appellate Tribunal under the PBPT Act;
- To provide the officers and employees to Adjudicating Authority, Benches of the Adjudicating Authority and Appellate Tribunal by diverting the existing posts at the same level/rank from the Income Tax Deptt./Central Board of Direct Taxes ;
- The Adjudicating Authority and Appellate Tribunal shall sit in the National Capital Territory of Delhi . Benches of Adjudicating Authority may sit in Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai, and the necessary notification in this regard shall be issued after making consultation with the Chairperson of the proposed Adjudicating Authority.
Benefits:
The approval will result in effective and better administration of cases referred to the Adjudicating Authority and speedy disposal of appeals filed against the order of the Adjudicating Authority before the Appellate Tribunal.
Appointment of the Adjudicating Authority would provide first stage review of administrative action under the PBPT Act. Establishment of the proposed Appellate Tribunal would provide an appellate mechanism for the order passed by the Adjudicating Authority under the PBPT Act.
Election Commission
General Election to the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha & Sikkim 2019 and bye elections to 37 Assembly Constituencies of 12 States to be held simultaneously – Ban on Exit Poll.
Election Commission of India, in exercise of the powers under sub-section of Section 126A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 has notified the period between 7.00 A.M. on 11.04.2019  and 6.30 P.M. on 19.05.2019 as the period during which conducting any exit poll and publishing or publicizing the result of exit poll by means of the print or electronic media or in any other manner shall be prohibited during the ongoing General election to the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha & Sikkim 2019 and bye elections from assembly constituencies.
Further, under Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, displaying any election matter including results of any opinion poll or any other poll survey, in any electronic media, would be prohibited during the period of 48 hours ending with the hour fixed for conclusion of poll in each of the phases in the respective polling area during the aforesaid elections.
Notification dated 7thApril, 2019 issued in this regard is enclosed herewith for the information of all concerned.
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Ministry of Railways
Oxygen Express brings medical oxygen for COVID-19 patients in Nashik
Four Oxygen Express tankers carrying Liquid Medical Oxygen have been unloaded at Nashik today morning, in order to meet the increased requirement of oxygen for treating COVID-19 patients. The Ro-Ro Express from Visakhapatnam steel plant had delivered 3 LMO tankers in Nagpur yesterday.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 193.53 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 12.53 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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12,53,13,640
More than 193.53 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 12.53 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.